Assistant Management Accountant

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Overview This role will work with the wider Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. The Management Accountant plays a critical role in the monthly close process by contributing over piloting the preparation of support for certain journal entries. The role will support broad company initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
Duties

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and month end G/L trial balance for review.
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for review.
• Preparation of Management Information and Analysis as required. Assist with budget queries and comparison of actual costs with budget
• Maintenance of the general ledger, including posting of journals, maintenance of prepayments, accruals, CoS and deferred income schedules. Resolution of any issues to ensure records remain accurate
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers and depreciation
• Assist on payment runs and bank reconciliations
• Manage Sales, WIP, Invoicing, Credit Control and Revenue recognition and maintain completeness and integrity of contract manager data. Prepare customer invoices in line with contracted terms. Actively chase debtors to ensure cash collected within payment terms
• Quarterly supplier reviews and maintenance of the approved supplier list. Ensuring new supplier forms are reviewed and approved in a timely manner
• Deal with and respond to customer and vendor queries in a prompt and timely manner
• Assist with the annual audit, local audit and statutory accounts
• Assist on VAT and Tax returns
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment

Job Requirements

• Accountancy qualification or equivalent experience, strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, strongly preferred
• Experience of working in a Data Center or Critical Infrastructure environment, preferred
• Experience in dealing with customer issues and problem solve
• English speaking is a must
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
• Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Dont meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.